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BG08 VWA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,916 mi
Last recorded80,916 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,874 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges/ nsr smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,516 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and a chunk of rubber missing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has chunk of rubber out of outer sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has chunk of rubber out of outer sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 14,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 5,541 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BG08 VWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG08 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG08 VWA registered?

BG08 VWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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